Steph Farber is co-owner of LeRoy Jewelers and The Art Stop with his wife Phyllis Harrison. While nostalgic for the downtown of old, Farber's business at 940 Broadway still thrives he believes by offering customers one-of-a-kind pieces. Dean J. KoepflerThe News Tribune

Steph Farber is co-owner of LeRoy Jewelers and The Art Stop with his wife Phyllis Harrison. While nostalgic for the downtown of old, Farber's business at 940 Broadway still thrives he believes by offering customers one-of-a-kind pieces. Dean J. KoepflerThe News Tribune

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Farber said he listens to the story of the award winner and spends a year designing a piece of custom jewelry, often a pin or pendant, from precious metals and gemstones. Stewart will have a custom piece of jewelry presented to him at the awards ceremony Friday.

Working as a jeweler has some perks compared with other professions, Farber said. People go to doctors when they are sick. And they seek a lawyer when they’re scared or mad.

“People come to us when they are in love, or when they want to do something nice for themselves or someone else,” Farber said.

LeRoy Jewelers’ 75th anniversary party will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, at 940 Broadway, Tacoma. The event is open to the public.